MSc/PgDip/PgCert Real Estate and Property Management

Program Overview

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Real Estate and Property Management

Overview

The MSc Real Estate and Property Management postgraduate course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in the commercial property sector. The course is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and is ideal for graduates and professionals from a broad range of backgrounds.

Course Details

• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time, Distance Learning
• Duration: One year (full-time), Two and a half years (part-time), One year (distance learning)
• Next Enrolment: September 2025

Introduction

The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the commercial property market, including valuation, investment, and management. Students will develop analytical skills, learn about legal, economic, planning, technical, and facilities management factors in property management decision-making, and appreciate the environmental considerations of real estate development and management.

Course Accreditations

• Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)

Course Structure

The course comprises eight carefully-designed modules plus one research-based dissertation project.

• Trimester One:
  • Valuation 1 (15 credits)
  • Valuation 2 (15 credits)
  • Building Law Principles (15 credits)
  • Property and Asset Management (15 credits)
• Trimester Two:
  • Statutory Valuation
  • Plan Making for Place Shaping
  • Property Development (15 credits)
  • Building Efficiency and Pathology (15 credits)
• Trimester Three:
  • Dissertation

Assessment

• Module Assessments:
  • Critically Exploring Professional Practice (30 points)
  • Research Methods (30 points)
  • Evidence-Based Practice for Patient Care (30 points)
  • Work Based Learning: Independent Learning (30 points)
• Dissertation: 15,000-word dissertation (100%)

Employment and Stats

• Employment: Equipped with the specialist knowledge and skills developed on the course, students will be well-placed to find rewarding work in the corporate property industry.
• Further Study: Students may also choose to take their subject interest further with postgraduate research.

Requirements

• Applicant Profile: The course is recommended for graduates from a broad range of subject areas, including the arts, sciences, law, or business, as a gateway to a future real estate sector career.
• English Language Requirements: All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements.
• International Applications: Please check international intakes for the latest information and application dates.
• Course Accreditation: The full masters award is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Fees

• Type of Study: Full-time home, Full-time international, Part-time, Distance learning
• Year: 2025/26
• Fees: £9,800 per year (full-time home), £17,000 per year (full-time international), Calculated on a pro rata basis (part-time), £1,635 per 30 credit module (distance learning)

Additional Costs

• Books, Stationery, Printing, Binding, and General Subsistence: You should consider further costs which may include books, stationery, printing, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits.

International Student Scholarships

• High-Achieving International Students: If you are a high-achieving international student, you may be eligible for one of our scholarships. Learn more about our latest international scholarships.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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In a nutshell:

• Provides knowledge for career success in the real estate sector.
• Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
• Ideal for graduates and professionals from various backgrounds.
• Led by experienced academics and practitioners.
• Utilizes advanced software tools and techniques.

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Objectives:

• Explore valuation and management of urban land and buildings in public and private sectors.
• Develop analytical skills through advanced investment and appraisal techniques.
• Gain a solid understanding of legal, economic, planning, technical, and facilities management factors in property management decision-making.
• Appreciate environmental considerations of real estate development and management.

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Description:

• Comprises eight taught modules plus one research-based dissertation project.
• Full-time students complete four modules each in the first and second trimesters, plus a 60-credit dissertation in the final trimester.
• Part-time students complete two modules each in the first four trimesters, plus a 60-credit dissertation over two additional trimesters.
• Distance learning students choose to study at the same pace as full-time or part-time pathways.
• Distance learning students utilize Collaborate Ultra virtual learning environment and real-time/on-demand interactive sessions.
• Course assessment is driven by real-world problems aligned to workplace or role.
• Develops strong understanding of real estate and property, building technology, valuation, legal frameworks, and asset management.
• Strengthens research and analytical skills through dissertation on a topic of choice.

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Outline:

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Modules:

• Valuation 1 (15 credits):
• Fundamentals of real estate valuation.
• Valuation calculations and methodology.
• RICS Guidance and mandatory applications.
• Valuation 2 (15 credits):
• Continuation of Valuation 1 topics.
• Building Law Principles (15 credits):
• Principles of contract law.
• Introduction to building contracts.
• Negligence and the duty of care.
• Occupiers’ liability and building defects.
• Land-related torts.
• Introduction to commercial leases.
• Property and Asset Management (15 credits):
• Business lease covenants.
• Repairing obligations, service charges, user, alterations, improvements, assignment, sub-letting, rent and rent review.
• Enforcement and remedies for breach of covenant.
• Lease renewal within Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 (Part II).
• Planning and Development Control (15 credits):
• Central and local planning policy.
• Development plans.
• Operations and development control.
• Applications for planning permission.
• Permitted development and material considerations.
• Role of building control.
• Appeals and enforcement.
• Property Development (15 credits):
• Evaluation of land for development potential.
• Residual method of valuation.
• Sensitivity analysis.
• Development viability.
• Discounted cash flows.
• Calculating the internal rate of return.
• Building Efficiency and Pathology (15 credits):
• Space utilization.
• Facilities management.
• Recognizing defects in buildings.
• Correction methods.
• Statutory Valuation (15 credits):
• Application of legislation to valuation scenarios.
• Compulsory purchase and compensation.
• National and local taxation (including business rating, Council Tax, Stamp Duty Land Tax).
• Telecommunications.
• Easements/wayleaves.
• Valuation for financial reporting.
• Relationship between statutory provision, conventional valuation, and practical implementation.
• Dissertation (60 credits):
• Develop a research proposal.
• Conduct research and analysis.
• Present a sustained, sophisticated, and logical argument in dissertation form.

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Assessment:

• 100% coursework-based assessment.
• Assessment methods include written coursework and continuous informal assessment.
• Dissertation module is assessed through extensive tutor support.

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Teaching:

• Campus-based and distance learning options available.
• Campus-based teaching methods:
• Lectures and tutorials.
• Project work.
• Directed study.
• One-to-one tutorials (by appointment).
• Distance learning instruction:
• Online learning environment.
• Weekly online tutorials.
• Online learning materials for self-directed study.
• Real-world problems and workplace/job role-driven learning.

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Careers:

• Prepares graduates for rewarding careers in the corporate property industry.
• Alumni have progressed to work in corporate, financial, government, and private sectors.
• Typical career paths include:
• Estate agent.
• Property developer.
• Building surveyor.
• Town planner.
• Facilities manager.

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Other:

• Course attracts students from a broad range of subject areas.
• No prior knowledge of property, real estate, or construction required.
• Program meets the demand for careers in the changing real estate sector.
• Course content keeps pace with current industry trends and practices.
• Accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

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| Type of study | Year | Fees | |---|---|---| | Full-time home | 2024/25 | £9,450.00 per year | | Full-time international | 2024/25 | £16,380.00 per year | | Part-time | 2024/25 | £1,575 per 30 credits | | Distance learning | 2024/25 | £1,575 per 30 credits | | Full-time home | 2025/26 | £9,800.00 per year | | Full-time international | 2025/26 | £17,000.00 per year |